Insalata Di Polpo
Insalata di Polpo is a classic Italian dish. It's a refreshing salad made with tender octopus, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Extra virgin olive oil - 4 tablespoons
- Lemon - Juice of 1 lemon
- Parsley - A handful, chopped
- Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
- Celery - 2 stalks, finely chopped
- Octopus - 1 kg, cleaned
Let's Get Started
- Place the octopus in a large pot of boiling water and cook for about 45 minutes, or until tender.
- Drain the octopus and let it cool. Once cool, cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the octopus, celery, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 3g